High School Counselor (Student Support)

Prizmah • Deerfield, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rochelle Zell Jewish High School in Deerfield is seeking a compassionate, professional, and collaborative School Counselor. This role involves providing social-emotional support, fostering student well-being, building strong relationships, and supporting students' academic and social-emotional growth. The counselor will also develop programming for students, parents, and the broader community. This is an opportunity to join a professional faculty at a school with a dual curriculum in General and Jewish Studies. The school's mission is to create a culture of academic excellence that inspires and prepares students to think critically, achieve their full potential, and live Judaism as responsible and involved citizens in the modern world.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
• Valid state certification/licensure as a school counselor
• Expertise in social-emotional support and student wellness
• Experience developing and presenting SEL programming for students, parents, and the broader community
• Strong relationship-building skills across students, families, and professional colleagues
• Ability to respond to crisis situations with calm, professional judgment

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling focused on social-emotional development, mental health, and student well-being
• Support students navigating personal, academic, and peer-related challenges; respond to crisis situations with appropriate interventions and referrals
• Partner with faculty, administration, and the school social worker to develop collaborative approaches and supports for student cases
• Communicate proactively with parents and guardians regarding student progress and well-being
• Serve as liaison between the school and outside service providers, including therapists and PHP/IOP programs
• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate counseling curriculum — advisory, workshops, and SEL programming
• Lead initiatives related to student wellness, mental health, and belonging
• Participate in Student Services Team meetings and attend school programming, including Shabbatonim, the Junior Trip, and other overnight and extracurricular events
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in accordance with legal and ethical standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level